SPIRAL MACARONI WITH TUNA AND CAPERS

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Spiral Macaroni with Tuna and Capers image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 7-ounce can Italian tuna, packed in oil
1 garlic clove
1 8-ounce can imported Italian tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
20 black olives, pitted and sliced (preferably Kalamata or other Greek-style olives)
1 pound fusilli (spiral macaroni)
1 handful finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Drain the oil from the tuna into a casserole or a deep-sided pan that will go on top of the stove. Add the garlic, place over medium heat and fry gently. When it starts to sizzle, add the tuna and break it up with a fork. Let cook just for a minute to warm the tuna through.
  • Add tomatoes with their juice to the pan, breaking them up with a fork. Turn heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Approximately 5 minutes before sauce is done, bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid rolling boil. Add fusilli, stir with a long-handled wooden fork or spoon and boil as rapidly as possible until the fusilli are done.
  • Just before the sauce is done, add capers and black olives, mixing well. Cook just long enough to heat thoroughly.
  • Drain pasta and turn into a warm bowl. Dress with the sauce and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 210 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Shahzad farooq Shahzad farooq
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional seasonings, such as salt, pepper, or garlic powder.


Ramnath Chaudhary
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but the capers and lemon juice really brightened up the flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Faisal Anwer
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned tuna and capers, and it was still very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


YT Gour
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I made this dish with fresh tuna and it was delicious! I also added some chopped red onion and celery for extra flavor.


Janet Damkor
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less capers or adding some additional ingredients to balance out the flavor.


Henry Alike
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I was disappointed by this dish. The tuna was dry and the capers were too salty. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mercy Ogah
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch. I used canned tuna and capers, and it was still very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Raqib ali
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I made this dish with gluten-free spiral macaroni and it was delicious! I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.


Sumaiya Aktar Tuli
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional seasonings, such as salt, pepper, or garlic powder.


Natashia Coring
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but the capers and lemon juice really brightened up the flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


HD ENTERTAINMENT HAITI
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned tuna and capers, and it was still very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Tactical Samurai
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used whole wheat spiral macaroni and added some chopped red onion to the mix. It was a quick and easy meal to make, and it was very filling.


Lucia Garetshele
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This dish was a hit with my family! The tuna and capers added a nice salty flavor to the macaroni, and the spiral noodles made it fun to eat. I will definitely be making this again.